JO KESSEL and her family island hop around the unspoilt North Atlantic and discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, abundant wildlife and quaint towns Whale of a time, quite naturally

Holiday like a real celebrity in Vilamoura, Algarve says GARY NICKS

Follow in Ronaldo's footsteps for an exclusive getaway in Funchal, Madeira says DOMINIK LEMANSKI

FRANK CORLESS heads to the Algarve

The little-known World Heritage site of Évora is a great cultural feast, as NORMAN MILLER finds out

You can also enjoy VIP pampering on board these fantastic cruises, as a very relaxed DEBORAH STONE reports

TERESA LEVONIAN COLE discovers that Portugal's second city, on the banks of the River Douro, offers amazing architecture and old world magic

Going solo on the high seas can be a real voyage of discovery, as DANA GLOGER soon finds out

A boutique hotel provides the ideal base for JANE MEMMLER to sample the unspoilt Algarve

Dreaming of stunning beaches and fun for all the family? Then Portugal should be your port of call says ANNABEL MACKIE